US-RP-MSS019 Guide to the Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society manuscripts, published works, and other material1858-1887 Finding aid prepared by Taylor McNeilly, 2014. Providence Public Library 2014 November 21
150 Empire StreetProvidence, RI 02903Tel: 401-455-8021Fax: 401-455-8065email: ricoll@provlib.org
Finding aid encoded by Stacie M. Parillo 2014 November 21. English Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) English Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
150 Empire StreetProvidence, RI 02903Tel: 401-455-8021Fax: 401-455-8065email: ricoll@provlib.org
 Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society manuscripts, published works, and other material 1858-1887 Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society manuscripts, published works, and other material 1 linear foot This collection consists primarily of manuscripts and papers from the society, as well as published material including newspapers and flyers. MSS 019 Historical note

The Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society was founded circa 1875 with the intention of preserving and disseminating the history of the Civil War, with an emphasis on the role of Rhode Island residents. Full membership was open to Rhode Island residents who had served in the Civil War. Meetings included readings concerning battles and campaigns, many of which were published under the title Personal Narratives of the Battles of the Rebellion.

The Ballou Collar was worn by Major Sullivan Ballou during the battle of Bull Run, in which he died. The collar was recovered by Mr. Nichols of the First Rhode Island Cavalry on March 21, 1862 after the Confederate descrecation of his body on the battle field. The collar was then donated to the Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society by Lieutenant Charles A. Towne.

When the society was disbanded, its published material, papers, and library were donated to the Providence Public Library. While the majority of the manuscripts and papers were given in an exchange to the Rhode Island Historical Society in 1933, these materials appear to have been kept by the Providence Public Library.

Collection information

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library Special Collections department.

Researchers are requested to cite the collection name and the Providence Public Library in all bibliographic references.

[item number], [item title], Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society manuscripts, published works, and other material, MSS 019, Providence Public Library.

This collection consists primarily of manuscripts and papers from the society, as well as published material including newspapers and flyers. Some paperwork, such as muster rolls and blank applications, are included, as well as some correspondence appearing to be from members of the society.

The collection is separated into five series according to the format of the material. The series are: manuscripts, published works, forms, correspondence, and the Ballou Collar. Series I. Manuscripts Series II. Published Works Series III. Forms Series IV. Correspondence Series V. Ballou Collar

Administrative information

Gift of Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society, date unknown.

 Names

Subjects United States – History – Civil War, 1861-1865 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns Rhode Island -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Rhode Island -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns Rhode Island -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Rhode Island – History – Civil War, 1861 - 1865 – Regimental histories Rhode Island -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Societies, etc

RIAMCO Browsing Terms Maritime Military Rhode Island/Local Interest Titles

Types of materials application forms clothing correspondence manuscripts newspapers

Occupations

Functions

Additional information Caleb Fiske Harris Collection on the Civil War and Slavery, Providence Public Library. Personal Narratives of the Battles of the Rebellion, Providence Public Library. Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society records, Rhode Island Historical Society.

Series I Manuscripts 1 1 "Old Guard" Ward GAR Post1889 1 2 Miscellaneous Manuscripts 1 3 [Fragments of Speeches] 1 4 Tobie, Edward P. [Fragment] Trip to Richmond as POW 1 5 Metcalf, Edward Report of 3rd R.I. Heavy Artillery (Already Published) 1 6 Barney, Beriah. "A Country Boys First three months in the army" (Already Published) 1 7 Allen, George H. "Battle of the Mine" 1 8 Peck, George B "A Recruit Before Petersburg" (Already Published) 1 9 The organization and service of Battery F. 1st Reg't R.I. Light Artillery 1 10 Untitled Manuscript 1 11 Untitled Manuscript 1 12 Untitled Manuscript 1 13 Rhodes, Elisha Hunt. "The First Campaign of the Second Rhode Island Volunteers" Series II Published works 1 14 [Folder removed from collection] 1 15 Orleans Independent Standard (VT)1861 1 16 Amsterdamsche Courant, 1864 (German)1864 1 17 The Evening Post (New York) 1 18 New York Herald 1863 1 19 The World - Newspaper1862 1 20 misc. newspaper clippings found in box 1 21 Ballou's Pictorial Journal1858 December 18 1 22 Vanity Fair1862 August 29 1 23 Mollus Publications 1 24 Congressional Report1889 February 24 Series III Forms 1 25 Blank Application Forms to Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society (3) 1 26 Blank Forms 1 27 Military Passes1865 1 28 Miscellaneous Forms Series IV Correspondence 1 29 Letter, E. F. Chupp1864 May 16 1 30 Sholes, Albert E. "Reminisences of Bull Run…" and Other Papers 1 31 Addemann, Joshua1892 Series V Ballou Collar Series Ballou Collar stored separately in case 2